Second time working with Visaplace, and was successful again with a visa application for parents (2 out of 2). Worked with Felicita and Mansi, strong guidance, very detailed approach to putting together a very thorough and comprehensive application. Good feedback and support throughout the full process. Highly recommend Visaplace!
The Recent Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Come Into Force
As recently reported by CIC news, the recent changes to the temporary foreign worker program came into effect on April 30, 2015. The changes allow Canadian employers who can’t find a Canadian to fill the position to employ foreign workers on a temporary basis. The hourly wages per occupation chart has also been updated. The […]
More Candidates Without Job Offers Accepted into Express Entry Draw
As recently reported by CIC News, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) performed the latest draw from the express entry pool, and issued 925 invitations to candidates with more than 469 Comprehensive Ranking System points. The Express Entry System Works The latest results followed the announcement that the first few successful Express Entry applicants had already […]
Knowing the EB-5 Visa Requirements Can Make or Break Your Application
If it’s always been your dream to immigrate to the United States, an EB-5 visa could be your perfect opportunity – provided you follow all the necessary requirements. Background The EB-5 immigrant investor visa was created by Congress to make investing in the US an attractive prospect for potential immigrants, while at the same time creating jobs for American […]
10 Questions You Should Ask If You Want to Move to Canada
If you’re intending to move to Canada, there are certain questions you need to ask yourself to ensure that you’re making the right decision. This includes your motivations for moving as well as practicalities such as whether you have enough savings, and how you’ll support yourself once you get there. You will want to know […]
The 5 Minute Guide to Federal Skilled Trades Program Requirements
If you’re qualified in a skilled trade and want to become a Canadian permanent resident, the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) is probably the right choice for you. Need to make sure you fulfill all the Federal Skilled Trades Program requirements? Then look no further than our simple, five-minute guide below – we’ll tell you […]
Your Boss May Be Causing You To Lose Out On Citizenship
Your dream goal of moving to the United States is seemingly within reach, but are you worried your employer isn’t taking all the right steps to help you get there? US employers have a responsibility to sponsor their prospective employees so that they can become permanent residents. Getting a green card and gaining US citizenship […]
Visiting the US: Tax Consequences
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi this is Michael Niren immigration lawyer and founder of Visaplace.com. Today I want to talk to you briefly about some of the possible tax implications for individuals who are staying in the United States, visiting the United States for a lengthy period of time. In a previous […]
First Round of Express Entry Candidates Invited to Fill Labour Market Needs
At the beginning of the month, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander stated that the first round of pool-topping Express Entry candidates is already making a significant difference to Canada’s labor market. On January 31st, a total of 779 skilled workers (covering a plethora of professions) received invites to apply for permanent residency in the country. The applicants possessed either […]
Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer to Help me Apply?
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Michael Niren, an immigration lawyer and founder of visaplace.com. One question we get a lot is, “Can I do my own immigration application? Do I really need a lawyer or immigration professional to help me?” For the record, let me clear this all up. The […]
Changes to The Live in Caregiver Program- In-home Caregiver
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hi, this is Paula from visaplace.com. Recent changes announced that the live-in caregiver program have now been implemented. As of November 30th, 2014, families that seek to hire caregivers for child care, elder care or care for the disabled will now have to go through a more complicated […]
Ontario Passes Legislation to Maximize Economic Benefits of Immigration
Ontario is currently in the process of reintroducing its record-first Immigration Act. If passed, the Act would help the province to work alongside Ottawa to reap the full economic benefits of immigration. It’s long been recognized that immigrants help contribute towards a stronger economy by boosting growth partly due to their own networks, as well as […]
New Changes to the Live In Caregiver Program
Recent Changes announced to the Live in Caregiver program have now been implemented. As of November 30, 2014 families seeking to hire caregivers for childcare, elder care or care for the disabled will have to go through a complicated process to hire a caregiver. As of November 30, 2014 the following changes have been implemented: Live in […]
10 Reasons to Hire a Temporary Resident Permit Lawyer
Canada’s health and security regulations mean that if you’ve had a criminal conviction (which can include a misdemeanor DUI/DWI) in the past 10 years, you may be denied entry into Canada unless you have a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP). A TRP allows otherwise ineligible candidates to cross the border into Canada for predetermined period of time that […]
About VisaPlace Immigration
(Below is a transcription of this video) Hello, my name is Michael Niren. I’m an immigration lawyer. We’ve done a lot of videos about immigration and visas, but I’m here to tell you a little bit about our firm, VisaPlace Immigration. About Our Immigration Law Firm Our head office is in Toronto, Canada. We have […]
10 Most Common Reasons You May Be Denied Entry to Canada
Few travel experiences are more frustrating, inconvenient and humiliating than arriving in a foreign country only to be denied entry at the port. This is especially disheartening if you have arrived on business or to tend to a family emergency. 10 Common Reasons for Denied Entry to Canada Upon traveling to Canada, you may have […]